"What an amazing collection of specimens"...

Stop by when in the slope to take in the eye candy that is at every turn throughout the shop. Leave no stone unturned as there is a plethora of gorgeous flowers and unusual plants waiting to be paired with the season's collection of pots and vases. What makes it all special ? John and Kerry handpick each and every plant and flower, pot and vase along with all of the other great goods you'll find nestled about the shop.

So here is the story…

John Rattigan had a lovely garden/ plant shop in Park Slope that he had opened in 1999 by the clever name of root stock. On the other end of 7th avenue a tiny flower shop emerged in 2000 and curiously called itself Quade. These two shops coexisted for a bit on the avenue quietly appreciating each others esthetic until one day in August of 2003 John decided to take a walk.

That summer day Quade had a cheery display of daisies- although a common flower, one of the owner's favorites. John walked by taking notice, and secretly a fan of the simple white blooms himself, - bought a bunch and introduced himself. That October these two Park Slope gems merged and created what one customer called "the yummiest place" .